Without earning a ruble, you will not earn a million
First, become realistic and stop dreaming about goldfish, magic wands and other fairy-tale “helpers”. The basis of any success is not some special magic button, but your own work. Stories about great businessmen who achieved unprecedented heights from scratch are very popular, but they are few in a million. Moreover, even there, daily hard work was always at the forefront.
Either you degrade or you develop
A person learns throughout his life. Therefore, those who read the last book at school or college, and now think that it is nothing, are deceiving themselves. Moreover, if you work in the sales business or in the service sector, topical literature is simply necessary. After all, these are not empty words, but concrete examples of actions leading to success. In addition, a person who reads always stands out from the rest.
Don't neglect other people's experience
The same applies to professional seminars and conferences. It is surprising when a company pays employees to participate in training programs, but they turn their nose up and think about the wasted time. Of course, not all seminars are perfect, but in each you can find absolutely useful knowledge and skills. And then successfully apply them in everyday work, increasing your performance.
Know how to go out of your way
It is very important not only to follow your own path to your goal, but also to be able to turn away from it. And even take a step back if you see that something is not working out. A good example is when a promising employee becomes a manager, but cannot cope with his responsibilities and has to be demoted again. Many cannot stand such maneuvers and quit. But those who accept this career change and stay work several times more efficiently. It's hard, but it's a 100% gain compared to quitting staff.
Patience and hardening
If you are an outsider and come to a company as a department head, and they tell you that you will first have to work for a couple of months in a regular position, what will you do? It would be a mistake to “bend your fingers” and boast about your work experience. And many do just that, even choosing as a result an organization with a lower salary, but with a guaranteed position as a small boss. And without prospects for growth. Growth, which always means patience and courage.
Help newbies
When Maxim Batyrev started working in the sales department, he didn’t even know how to send a fax. But I was embarrassed to ask. Therefore, when it was necessary to send an invoice to the client, he went to him himself on the other side of the city. The misunderstanding, of course, was quickly resolved, but since then he has personally instructed each employee. After all, what one can do, another can’t necessarily do.
Don't hang out with weaklings
When you play chess with an inept opponent, you will never become a better player. And, of course, it’s very difficult to win against the pros, but every game will be worth its weight in gold. This happens in life too. Same thing at work. There are a lot of whiners and lazy people, and everyone will want your communication, because they always need free ears. But what good is this friendship to you? Stick with real hard workers and leaders - there is always something to learn from them.
Play by the rules
Every company has norms and laws - from ethics and discipline to business rules - that cannot be violated. And the point is not so much that you can get a fine or a reprimand, but rather an honest attitude towards your superiors and colleagues. Even the most honored employee can be fired if he stops adhering to common values. Of course, everyone can make mistakes. But you need to clearly understand that if the first time was an accident, and the second a coincidence, then most likely there will be no third forgiveness.
Don't sit on your boss's neck
There are many subtle psychological aspects in boss-subordinate communication. One of them, quite common, is an example of a mutual mistake. This often happens when a manager of former subordinates just takes up his position. He begins to do all the work for them, sincerely believing that he understands everything much better, otherwise he would not have been promoted to boss. Ultimately, this leads to a drop in all department indicators.
Therefore, the responsible employee should try to do all his work himself. And especially not to manipulate your boss with phrases: “You can do it much better” or “Show us an example, otherwise we won’t be able to cope without you.”
Watch your appearance
Working in any field, a person communicates with other people. Moreover, if it is a large company, then the appearance of each employee is part of its image. Maxim Batyrev also has such an “extreme” case in his collection. One new employee exuded an unpleasant odor, but he did not notice it. They made hints to him, but they didn’t dare tell him directly. This seemingly comical incident disrupted every working day for several months, until the boss himself decided to have an important conversation - and the problem was resolved.
You can soar in any higher spheres, but you definitely shouldn’t neglect how other people see you. Intelligence and abilities are the most valuable qualities, but do not forget the saying that you are always greeted by your clothes.
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For more than ten years I have been working as a personnel manager in large commercial companies. My work gave me many opportunities to observe how people behave at work and how successfully they realize their goals and ambitions. Before my eyes, managerial careers were built and destroyed, corporate intrigues were hatched, new leaders emerged and outsiders were forced out. Gradually, I began to understand how the corporate mechanism works and how an employee needs to act in order to benefit and receive dividends from the organization, and not just chronic stress. I hope that my generalizations and conclusions will be useful to those who are looking for their way in the corporate maze.
A woman's career path is different from a man's path. There are, of course, general rules of conduct in an organization that both men and women must follow, but there are also differences. Here are a few general rules that have been tested in practice and really help women succeed at work.
1. You don’t have equal rights with men at work.
Give up the illusion of equality, even if it seems to you that your organization is “modern, advanced” and “everyone is equal.” Some Western countries have made progress on gender equality, but not our country. I'm not talking about whether this is good or bad. It is a fact. Build your behavior taking this fact into account. You can either fight for equal rights with men or build a career. It will turn out (at best) only one of two things. I would advise you to choose a career.
2. Who is in your organization “Karabas Barabas”?
Who pulls the strings and controls everything here? Find out who this person is and stay in his lane. This could be the owner of the business, but it could also be someone else. For example, the “confidant” of the owner, his friend and associate, who has great influence on him and actually manages the business. Or a hired director with broad powers (which, of course, happens rarely).
When you come to a new job, first of all find out who the Biggest Boss is and what kind of person he is. Even if you are far from “Karabas” in the hierarchy, always be aware of what his current goals are in relation to the organization, what the “party course” is. Find out who is his “favorites” and who is his “losers”, what kind of people they are and what tasks they perform. Be a little psychologist, determine what and who is valued in your company. You don't have to share these values, but to achieve success you must act as if you share them.
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3. Strive to receive and do the most “trend” projects and tasks
Women quite often get stuck doing routine work, everyday tasks, the solution of which ensures the smooth functioning of the organization. They continue to “maintain the hearth” even at work, eventually completely merging with the hearth, humbly accepting the role of Cinderella. This is convenient and beneficial for the company, but bad for Cinderella herself. Look for opportunities to prove yourself in matters and projects that make your bosses' eyes sparkle. Don't try to become indispensable (there are no irreplaceable employees). Try to be noticeable, boldly accept the challenge.
4. When communicating with colleagues, management, and subordinates, express your opinion in a positive way
Show that you are optimistic about completing the tasks ahead of you, even if those tasks seem too difficult. Never tell your boss: “It’s impossible...”, “I’m not sure...”, “We can’t do it...”, “I won’t have time...”, “I think it’s too risky...”, etc. Leave your pessimism anywhere, but do not express it to management in any form. A valuable employee is not the one who “reveals” the problem, but the one who offers its solution.
If you understand that the task that is being assigned to you is impossible to complete, still show your readiness to complete it. And ask for a pause to think: “Can I think a little about how we can do this?” Make attempts, request additional resources, ask questions. It is better to try to complete the task than to “run into” accusations of passivity and negativism. In business, success is achieved by adventurers, optimists, people “with wings” who really do not like whiners and skeptics.
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5. Be formal
Rely on documents, do not trust verbal agreements. Women for the most part know how to skillfully conduct business conversations, negotiate, and seek compromises. They are more subtle than men, they can “tune into the wavelength” of their interlocutor, and have a better understanding of the motives of a person’s behavior. This feature helps women succeed at work, but it is also a “trap” for them. Women place too much emphasis on "talk" and often neglect formal procedures. Men, on the contrary, attach great importance to the bureaucratic side of the work process. They love to organize chaos, sign documents and... insure themselves with these documents in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Women can also avoid misunderstandings if they trust words less. Record all oral agreements, assignments, and instructions at least in email. Try to avoid resolving important issues over the phone, especially those that involve you being responsible.
In the corporate world, form is as important as substance, and sometimes more important.
You may think that the listed rules are too general and vague. However, to have a successful career, your strategy is more important than your tactics. First, you need to objectively assess how correct and effective your general line of behavior in the organization is. And then work out the details.
Many of the women I worked with seriously wondered if it was okay to wear trousers to work and how it would affect their careers.
This is, of course, an important question, but it is only one of many questions you should ask yourself in order to have a successful career.
The proposed rules reflect only my views and my experience. I am sure that you have your own experiences that have helped you achieve success at work.
Greetings to all of you, stay in touch! I want to start by saying that this article was written thanks to a new section on the site. In it, absolutely each of you can choose the topic for a future article.
This time the question came from a certain Lyudmila and it sounded like this: “How to achieve success at work if the managers themselves strive for success and do not want to see you as a leader, but promote themselves.”
I would like to say right away that in order to succeed at work you will have to work very hard. It is important to understand that no one climbs the career ladder just like that. Often behind luck and success lies a lot of hard work and many failures. After all, overcoming them gives us the necessary training and experience.
First of all, the correct one is important. Set a big goal. After that, outline the stages of moving towards it - draw up an action plan to achieve the goal.
Well, for this, here is a step-by-step action plan:
1. Creation of strategic goals.
Do you need to decide what exactly you wanted in your activity?You must set a super task for yourself and draw up a specific plan for its implementation. Actions without a plan, through thoughtless trial and error, can simply lead a normal person to
not counting all the fanatics and ardent workaholics.
I advise you to strive for strategic goals. Although you shouldn’t completely forget everyday tasks.
2. Active work (labor salaries).All successful careerists “paid” for their victories.
This payment comes from daily hard work. Do not feel sorry for yourself and your efforts and work daily towards achieving your big goal.
3. Goodwill.
Genuine friendliness at work towards each other one from both the company and the individual employee considered. All people, regardless of age and social status, value open and friendly relationships with people.
4. Preparedness for mistakes and failures at work.
We are all people first, not robots. Moreover, making mistakes and failing is one of the components of a successful career and success in general. But if you are wrong, it is important to realize this and draw the necessary conclusions in order to avoid making similar mistakes again.
Remember that mistakes and failures make you stronger and bring you closer to your cherished dream. Move towards it and never give up.
5. Only the best result.
To achieve success at work You must always do your job to the maximum. Any work is often not completed to the end - after all, there is always the opportunity to make it even better. Therefore, do not rush to complete your work ahead of time and think about how to do it as well as possible.
Conclusions.
Success in a career is almost always the result of a person’s colossal work, desires and aspirations. This is why I always recommend doing just any business. This is the only way to succeed in our highly competitive times.
Instructions
Start believing in yourself. Most people perform poorly at their jobs not because they lack knowledge or ability. The reason for their failures is a lack of faith in themselves and their strengths. The more often you tell yourself “I can’t do this,” the less often you will actually succeed at something. Set yourself in a positive mood, believe that you are a worthwhile employee and can do much more.
Take on more and more difficult tasks each time. This will give you an incentive to improve yourself. If you constantly stagnate in the same place, success in your career will be extremely difficult to achieve. However, you shouldn’t overestimate yourself. If you feel like a job is too much for you, give it up. But don't deliberately look for the easy way out.
Be proactive. Try to make your colleagues and bosses notice you. This does not mean that you need to grab everything at once. Just try to always be aware of what is happening in the company. Offer your ideas, volunteer to perform various tasks. Sooner or later you will be noticed, and your abilities will be appreciated.
Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Of course, everyone would like to avoid wrong decisions and actions, however, this is impossible. You cannot meet a person who always does everything right. Take mistakes as lessons. Learn from them and soon there will be fewer and fewer of them.
Don't be afraid to take risks. Often it is risky decisions and actions that open up new opportunities. Be open to everything new, don't get hung up on one thing. Success is largely determined by the desire for the unknown. However, remember that every risk must be justified. Before you take a risky step, consider whether the gamble is worth the candle.
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You need to clearly understand what success means in the business you are doing. In trade, for example, this may be a profitable buyer. Don't be selfish, don't go beyond the bounds of decency, don't turn up your nose in front of your colleagues, otherwise you will never be invited to participate in collective projects, and you won't be able to show yourself.
Plan how to achieve a specific goal (or a specific step towards achieving it). A goal should be chosen of medium difficulty, since achieving easy goals will not be experienced as success, and achieving goals that are too difficult will require a lot of time and effort, and is often simply impossible. What goal would you like to achieve? Determine quantitative or qualitative indicators by which you could record even minor positive changes in your work.
Well, it's done! You stopped knocking on the thresholds of institutions, you were tired of despair, you were almost sure that they wouldn’t take you anywhere, because (then there is a list of self-deprecating characteristics), and only at the last interview, out of anger, or out of despair, or out of principle - we’ll figure it out later - They said something... that they liked you and hired you. Naturally, with a probationary period. Anyway, yay! The first step towards success has been taken, a job has been found.
The main thing is to get hooked
You know, there is an opinion that the main thing is to get there. The main thing is to get hooked. And then everything depends on you. And let them consider you a person of average ability - one of those people who don’t grab stars from the sky. You and I know the popular wisdom: “Patience and work will grind everything down.”
So, get hooked. Everyone clings differently.
We had a case. We conducted surveys of population groups. In this case, it is not important - why. There was another survey. The questionnaire was prepared by several specialists - and with extensive work experience. I checked it myself several times. In general, it would seem that we have honed the questions, the content... We can work. Naturally, we recruited a group of young people who would directly engage in surveys. After the next training, a girl, a student, 18 years old, approached me. And she said that, in her opinion, there were several errors in the questionnaire. And she spoke quite reasonably. This was already something: a girl with no work experience not only found errors, she also had the courage to report it to much more experienced people. I must tell you that this girl’s work efficiency was much higher than that of others. Naturally, she now works for me. I couldn't help but take it. I think she has a very good career ahead of her.
This is what is called “getting hooked.” True, it happens differently.
A young man came to try out for us as a cameraman. Immediately after school, he expressed his desire to work anywhere. It’s clear: the guy needs money and experience in equal measure. I was going to study to become a journalist. Just from us you would gain good professional experience: the ability to communicate with people and communication skills.
The first day I listened carefully to the explanations and tried to do something myself. On the second, I also tried to work, but, as I noticed, I was turning my head around with too much curiosity. In general, he could not stand it on the third day. I began to explain to the guys who had been working successfully for a long time what they were doing wrong. This already seemed interesting. Then he simply stopped doing his job, and looked at others and told them how to work better. The suggestions made to him were enough for about half an hour. In general, it lasted a working week, but we decided not to experiment with it further. They announced that he had not passed the probationary period.
Once hired, you have the right to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and ideas. With the caveat that in this case you are obliged, first of all, to fulfill your duties, and well. And the demonstration of your knowledge and ideas should be more than justified. Simply put, if you want to say something, think: do you have anything to say?
Achieving success at work
We've clearly gotten ahead of ourselves. Where did we start? Because those around you (teachers at school, for example) or parents (this also happens, unfortunately) consider you to be a person of average abilities. And they got so used to it that they convinced you of the same thing.
Well, first of all, they shouldn’t be like that. If you have not yet shown what you are capable of, it means nothing. Not everyone showed talent right away. More precisely, if we take the statistics, then basically talent manifests itself gradually. Only thanks to the internal efforts of the person himself, his work on himself - daily and purposeful.
Where should you start your career? From very simple things. In the shortest possible time, you must carefully understand the range of tasks that you have to solve. Or, if you prefer, the volume of your work. Or, finally, for what specific actions you will be paid.
The next thing you need to understand, and also as quickly as possible, is the range of tasks of your entire department: who does what. What is the structure of your organization, how and on what principle does it work.
Finally, having figured out what and how you should do, immediately sketch out a simple and still approximate diagram of your tasks and ways to complete them. This will help you a lot.
And remember: a person of average ability who organizes his work correctly can achieve much greater results. good luck at work than talent that failed to organize itself correctly. It is a fact.
Make a plan
How do you need to work to establish yourself well? And it's very simple. Imagine that you are taking an exam. That is, you prepare everything you need at home: pens, paper, cheat sheets... And in the classroom you lay it all out neatly and conveniently, sit down and... start working.
It's much the same at work.
Start from your workplace. You should be comfortable. Thus, you will save working time, plus you will not experience physical and aesthetic discomfort.
As for time. The functionality of your workplace and the time you will spend on unnecessary operations are closely related. That is: nothing superfluous. Everything is laid out in the order most convenient for you. Non-essential items - in the nightstand, desk drawers or on the shelf. And before your eyes there is always a plan of tasks for today!
Understand your tasks
So, you have decided on a plan - it’s time to start.
Your first and main task: to understand. In my opinion, almost half of the unfulfilled tasks, half of the failures and mistakes are due precisely to the fact that the employee simply did not understand what and how he should do. Either they explained it poorly to him, or he was embarrassed to clarify. And this is exactly what you don’t need to be afraid of. Feel free to ask and clarify. You want achieve success at work? This means that try to clearly and clearly understand what is required of you.
The main thing is to find an algorithm for solving professional problems. Here you will be given advice by more experienced colleagues, to whom, naturally, you can and should contact with questions.
At this stage, you need to understand one thing: everything that your colleagues can do, you can too. Moreover: You will be able to do it better.
Here's another hint for you. Concentrate on solving the most important and difficult task, complete it accurately and on time, and bring the job to the end. Learn from the whole heap or, if you want, the list of your tasks to choose the most important one - usually it is the most unpleasant. And start your working day with it. And so on every day. Without sipping on tea and coffee and conversations with colleagues about how wonderful the weather is, you don’t feel like working at all and it would be nice to rush somewhere out of town.
RULES to follow to succeed at work
1. Plan your workday on paper.
2. Mark the deadline for solving the task assigned to you. And try to get the job done faster.
3. Write down what intermediate tasks you must complete and within what time frame.
4. Summarize each week, month, etc.
5. Break down all tasks into main and secondary ones.
6. Start with the main thing. It is often the most unpleasant.
7. If you spent an unreasonably long time on completing a certain task, try to compensate for it by completing other points of the plan ahead of schedule.
8. At the end of each working day, try to plan, at least approximately, your next day.
9. As you complete tasks, cross off what is done. This will be a clear picture of your successes and your failures. And failures, as you know, should serve as an incentive to achieve success.
Greetings to all of you, stay in touch! I want to start by saying that this article was written thanks to a new section on the site. In it, absolutely each of you can choose the topic for a future article.
This time the question came from a certain Lyudmila and it sounded like this: “How to achieve success at work if the managers themselves strive for success and do not want to see you as a leader, but promote themselves.”
I would like to say right away that in order to succeed at work you will have to work very hard. It is important to understand that no one climbs the career ladder just like that. Often behind luck and success lies a lot of hard work and many failures. After all, overcoming them gives us the necessary training and experience.
First of all, the correct one is important. Set a big goal. After that, outline the stages of moving towards it - draw up an action plan to achieve the goal.
Well, for this, here is a step-by-step action plan:
Well, for this, here is a step-by-step action plan:
Do you need to decide what exactly you wanted in your activity?
Do you need to decide what exactly you wanted in your activity? You must set a super task for yourself and draw up a specific plan for its implementation. Actions without a plan, through thoughtless trial and error, can simply lead a normal person to
I advise you to strive specifically for strategic goals. Although you shouldn’t completely forget everyday tasks.
I advise you to strive for strategic goals. Although you shouldn’t completely forget everyday tasks.
2. Active work (labor salaries). All successful careerists “paid” for their victories.
This payment comes from daily hard work. Do not feel sorry for yourself and your efforts and work daily towards achieving your big goal.
Genuine friendliness at work towards each other one from both the company and the individual employee considered. All people, regardless of age and social status, value open and friendly relationships with people.
Psychologists are convinced that constant loneliness and anger at the whole world takes away an average of 8 years of people’s lives! Just think about this figure! Start smiling at your boss and colleagues, but just try to do it sincerely. Flattery will sooner or later destroy you.
4. Preparedness for mistakes and failures at work.
We are all people first, not robots. Moreover, making mistakes and failing is one of the components of a successful career and success in general. But if you are wrong, it is important to realize this and draw the necessary conclusions in order to avoid making similar mistakes again.
Remember that mistakes and failures make you stronger and bring you closer to your cherished dream. Move towards it and never give up.
5. Only the best result.
To achieve success at work You must always do your job to the maximum. Any work is often not completed to the end - after all, there is always the opportunity to make it even better. Therefore, do not rush to complete your work ahead of time and think about how to do it as well as possible.
Conclusions.
Success in a career is almost always the result of a person’s colossal work, desires and aspirations. This is why I always recommend doing just any business. This is the only way to succeed in our highly competitive times.
How to achieve success in your career? It's great that you asked yourself this question. This means that you already have a conscious goal and a great desire to prove yourself. Such motivation in itself is the key to success. But it’s not enough to just want, you need to know some of the tricks of this process. A few simple but important rules will help you succeed at work.
Rule 1. They always greet you according to their clothes
When crossing the threshold beyond which lies the coveted career ladder, do not forget about the dress code of your team. The most modest establishments do not tolerate the sports-cowboy style of clothing, so try to part with your favorite jeans and T-shirts with symbols.
Your clothes should be exclusively business style, clean, tidy, and carefully ironed. Make sure that it looks good on your figure and does not attract unnecessary attention with its very bright colors and provocative style. Wear it naturally and with dignity.
A repulsive appearance prevents even experienced and qualified employees from achieving success and moving up the career ladder. Never slouch, keep your hands in your pockets, or fiddle with your buttons or tie. This is usually done by insecure people who have low self-esteem and whose life goals do not extend beyond one or two days.
Rule 2. Language is a person’s calling card
Your speech should be correct and confident, there should be no unnecessary words, so-called “blockages” - well, and so on, that’s it, so to speak. Speak in simple but literary language. Do not use words whose meaning you do not know for sure.
And of course, do not use slang, vulgar and, especially, abusive expressions - this will definitely prevent you from succeeding at work and making an outstanding career. But it is necessary that you have an impeccable command of the terminology associated with the specifics of your type of activity.
And in general, the ability to speak coherently, touching on the very essence of the issue, and the correct intonation of individual words will endear you to both your superiors and your colleagues. And the ability to raise or lower the volume of individual phrases of speech at the right time will force the audience to listen carefully to everything you say. You will be considered not only an intelligent interlocutor, but also an excellent speaker.
Do not allow condescending notes in your intonation, do not react violently to criticism, do not respond harshly and rudely, even when you consider yourself to be on top or offended, and you will certainly win the respect of others. Be sincere and friendly. The ability to work in a team is an important component of career success.
Rule 3. Study, study again
Do you have a good stock of knowledge? Are you actively using it? Great. But, strangely enough, this is not enough. If you want not only to achieve success, but also to keep it in your hands, you will have to constantly study. Take every opportunity to gain fresh information and new experiences. Do not refuse to improve your skills by attending various seminars, courses, and receiving additional education.
Only a bad employee does not dream of taking the place of a boss. Everyone dreams, but if through active efforts you have surpassed the level of knowledge and skills of your manager, learned to do what he does, better, faster, using more modern techniques and methods, then this means that you can not only dream, but also set clear goals for yourself. Rest assured, this investment of time and effort will definitely pay off. So learn and don't be afraid of innovation.
Professionalism is the main key to achieving success in any job.
Rule 4. “Show me your weekly planner and your workspace, and I’ll tell you who you are.”
Yes, few people can boast of the ability to organize their workday. Try to gradually become one of them.
There should be nothing superfluous in the workplace. Put everything in its place so that it is at hand. Before your eyes is a weekly planner with a clear plan for the day and month. Distribute tasks in order of priority and urgency. Set aside a certain time for each of them, develop an execution algorithm.
Learn to concentrate, don’t waste minutes talking and smoking breaks - at work it is advisable to do only work. Do not hesitate to seek advice from more experienced colleagues and never refuse such advice if they contact you. Know how to observe and analyze.
Rule 5. “Accuracy is the courtesy of kings”
The simplest and most important rule, without which it is almost impossible to succeed in serious work, is punctuality. Even small but regular delays or work not completed on time can nullify all your efforts on the path to success. All other things being equal, a punctual employee has a better chance of a successful career than others.
Study these simple rules carefully and learn to put them into practice every day. Then it will be much easier for you to achieve success.
Video about an important aspect of successful work - time planning.
One of the most important principles that make it possible to achieve success is self-discipline, victory over oneself, over one’s own laziness, disorganization and failures. Before you get started, you must understand one very important principle: if you don’t stop looking for freebies, you won’t get off the ground. Success is work!
But there are some ways in which you can achieve the results you want with much less effort.
Tells business coach Alexander Belanovsky.
So how can you get maximum results?
We often hear the same phrase from friends and colleagues: “You’re so lucky, but I’m unlucky, that’s why I can’t do it... no money... not enough time...”
Is this luck? Not at all! The more we work, the luckier we get. First of all, it’s working on yourself, as well as using time with maximum efficiency. Self-discipline can help you. Use your time wisely! This is the basic rule of a successful person.
Here are a few other rules that help in achieving important goals:
1. An assistant is inevitable
No matter how much you convince yourself that you are able to do all the work yourself, you will never be able to achieve results if you shoulder the whole heap of tasks.
Remember: if there are people whose working time is cheaper than yours, then it is best to delegate responsibilities. Especially if you are an entrepreneur or business owner. Never do routine work, give it to someone who can do it without your participation, perform routine tasks with someone else’s hands.
2. Keep a task list
When your head is a mess and your brain is literally exploding from the piled-up problems and worries, you won’t find a better assistant than paper and pen.
Write down current and future activities, relieve your brain from an overabundance of information. Then it will be much easier to structure everything, and accordingly, the process of self-discipline will be much more effective.
3. Deadlines are required!
In order to achieve a goal faster and more efficiently, you must set yourself a time limit. Only a strict deadline will allow you to clearly complete the task. You shouldn't go to bed if you have a deadline. Don't let yourself relax until the task is completed.
4. How well do you prioritize?
In life and business, much depends on the sequence of actions with which you move towards your intended goal. If you don’t take important steps on time, you risk not getting another chance to achieve your plans, missing out on opportunities, benefits, or even worse, money.
Therefore, sit down and think about which matters at this stage you need to solve first, and which ones can wait.
5. Don't be distracted from important matters
If you are moving towards your intended goal, then do not be distracted by nonsense. Give yourself the mindset that you don’t have time to talk on the phone, hang out on social media, or sit on the couch in front of the TV. Avoiding distractions is the main key to self-discipline.
6. Make promises publicly!
In combination with rule No. 3, the result will generally be almost lightning fast. Of course, there is a possibility of creating a stressful situation, but it is stress that will help you work even more efficiently. A public promise is the strongest motivator for completing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
7. Order on the table - order in the head
By periodically clearing your workplace of rubble, you can reach 100 points on the self-discipline scale. Conduct an experiment and you will notice how much more productive you work when everything is in order.
So, if you have a goal that has not yet been achieved, but you really want to get to the finish line as quickly as possible, once again analyze everything you have read and immediately begin to follow the rules. Self-discipline is serious work on yourself that you need to start right now!
It is believed that the main reason for failure at work is... the fear of failure! However, according to researchers, this is far from the only reason for our failures.
If you feel that you cannot achieve a certain level of success in the field of activity you have chosen for yourself, pay attention to the reasons listed below. Perhaps after studying them carefully, you will be able to better understand what exactly you need to change in yourself in order to achieve success.
So, if success eludes you, it is possible that:
- You don't have a clearly defined goal. We spend most of our time like a squirrel in a wheel, running around in an endless circle of problems, and in the daily routine we lose the main thing - the goal. A clearly defined goal will make your path to success much easier.
- You don't have an overall plan. Clearly defined goals are very important for achieving success, but it is much more important to understand why these goals are set. In other words, you need to see the overall intent. If the goal is the final destination of your journey, then the plan is the fuel for the engine.
- You don't have a plan of action. Let's try to continue the analogy. If the goal is the final destination of your journey, and the plan is the fuel for the engine, then the plan is an atlas. Without a plan, it is impossible to understand what steps should be taken towards achieving your goal. The world is full of people who never achieve their goals, all because they never had a plan of action.
- You are too self-confident. Excess self-confidence often leads to a lack of flexibility in decision making. If you do not allow even the hypothetical possibility of error, then very soon you will find that all the work has stalled due to some unforeseen circumstances. No matter how good your action plan is, always leave yourself the opportunity to change something in it.
- You are too insecure. On the other hand, a lack of self-confidence simply paralyzes all your actions. If you just can’t decide to do something just because you’re not sure of success, consider that you are not one step closer to your goal. A little self-confidence never hurt anyone.
- You don't learn from your mistakes. Many people, having made a mistake, get scared and blame themselves: from the very beginning it was worth understanding that any actions would result in failure. Instead of complaining about your mistakes and considering them a sign of your own failure, try to analyze them.
- You don't listen to outside advice. Many people mistakenly believe that by following someone else's advice, they will thereby demonstrate weakness, softness, or lack of their own creative approach to any issue. Man, as a social being and to some extent dependent on society, cannot help but accept absolutely no help from fellow humans. Of course, you should not blindly follow absolutely all the advice that you are given, but your openness and ability to hear and accept the advice of others will only play into your hands. After all, by carefully analyzing other people's advice, you can learn from other people's mistakes.
- You are afraid that you will be “copied”. Many people are often afraid not of the influence of others on themselves, but of the influence of themselves on others. In fear that their next brilliant idea will be seen and appropriated by competitors, such people begin to jealously guard their secrets, instead of moving on and developing their business.
- You are exhausted. The lowest levels of performance, and, as a result, the predisposition to failure, occur when you are completely exhausted, mentally and physically.
- You are afraid of success. Paradoxically, in addition to the fear of failure or failure, there is also a fear of success. One day you find that you have absolutely no idea what to do after achieving your goal. The other side of success is complete unknown, uncertainty of the future, and the unknown is sometimes worse than the usual struggle and well-known defeat.